The Puffin Classics Series
By Roger Lancelyn Green
Vivid retellings of Arthurian legends, heroic adventures and ancient myths for confident young readers.
heartwarming · inspirational · timeless
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What is The Puffin Classics series by Roger Lancelyn Green about?
Written mainly in the 1950s and 1960s, Roger Lancelyn Green’s Puffin Classics retell legendary adventures for younger readers. The collection moves from the chivalry of King Arthur and Robin Hood to the gods, heroes and monsters of Greek, Trojan, Norse and Egyptian mythology. Green’s lively, continuous storytelling suits children who enjoy quests, battles, magic and ancient worlds, especially confident readers aged around nine and upwards. Expect peril, fighting, death and occasional darker mythological themes, alongside memorable characters and enduring questions about courage, loyalty and fate.
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About the author
Roger Lancelyn Green was a British author who loved telling exciting stories from myths and legends. He is best known for retelling famous tales like 'King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table' and 'Tales of Ancient Egypt'. His books bring heroes, gods, and adventures to life for young readers everywhere.
All the books in The Puffin Classics series
A Little Princess
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
When fortune vanishes overnight, can Sara stay noble while becoming the school’s servant?
Tales of the Greek Heroes
by Roger Lancelyn Green
Heroes face gods, monsters and impossible choices—but can courage outwit even the mightiest?
Gulliver's Travels
by Jonathan Swift
A ship's surgeon discovers that humanity looks very different from every strange shore.
Little Men
by Louisa May Alcott
At Plumfield, twelve orphaned boys discover that growing up brings more than mischief.
Aesop's Fables
by Aesop
Over two hundred clever creatures reveal surprising truths about people—but what lesson will you discover?
Myths of the Norsemen
by Roger Lancelyn Green
Gods, giants and a mighty hammer collide as Odin uncovers a terrifying prophecy.
Great Expectations
by Charles Dickens
A poor orphan becomes a gentleman—but who is secretly changing Pip’s life?
The Tale of Troy
by Roger Lancelyn Green
A stolen queen sparks a mighty war, but can cleverness defeat Troy’s fiercest heroes?
Black Beauty
by Anna Sewell
How will a carefree colt survive London’s harsh streets and the people who control his fate?
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